Today, the Senate Appropriations committee, chaired by Senator Inouye, (D-HI) announced that the Senate will extend its earmark moratorium through the fiscal year 2013, shortly before a Chamber vote was scheduled on a permanent ban.  The House has a ban in place through the duration of the 112th Congress.  The press release from the Senate Appropriations Committee can be found at this link.  Senate Appropriations Committee Announces Extension of Earmark Moratorium (2)